Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
And just weighed in at 231. Hit my competition weight and the comp is next Friday. Huge relief.
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Congrats. Now just hang in there and don't sneak extra food!
How do you feel with regards to your weight? Besides weaker than usual.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I feel fine actually. And the funny thing is I've had to sneak extra food to slow this weight loss down for fear of losing more strength. Shit, tonight I'm having fried chicken and pizza wasn't uncommon.
Thanks bud!
HisshouBuraiKen
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You don't have to break the bank on a belt. I've been using this one on my top set:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00074H7WI/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Cheap + uniform width. Might be worth it just to see how it treats you.
Chalk you got no excuse on though, that's like $2.
DUFFMCWALIN
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How the fuck are you not using chalk Bravo at 405? Damn lol.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I don't chalk to 500+ brah.
DUFFMCWALIN
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Well thats impressive. I have super bad hand sweat.
HappyHunting
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GamePnoy74
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Sure it's light for most of you here in FitGAF but I was ecstatic to finally hit 2x5, 1x4 squats at 225#. I wanted to get that last rep to make it 3x5 but my left calf was feeling a little wonky that I just racked it and walked away, still very happy at what I was able to do.
The rest of my lifts weren't that great though, lol:
- Overhead press: 1x5 @ 110, 2x5 @ 105# - still stuck here
- Power clean: 5x3 @ 115# - still stuck here
It's ok given my activities the past few days:
- Saturday: 12.5-mile relatively flat run
- Sunday: 40-mile road bike ride up Mt. Baldy Road to Mt. Baldy Village then down Glendora Ridge Road/Glendora Mountain Road here in SoCal, 4600+ft total elevation climb
- Monday: 7x15 air squats, 5x5 burpees, 1x10 narrow neutral grip pullups, 3x4 wide grip pullups, 15 minutes jump rope
That said, I'm primarily into running and cycling (both recreational/non-competitive), with powerlifting used as crosstraining to help compliment those activities.
This ain't Crossfit, yo.
The rest of my lifts weren't that great though, lol:
- Overhead press: 1x5 @ 110, 2x5 @ 105# - still stuck here
- Power clean: 5x3 @ 115# - still stuck here
It's ok given my activities the past few days:
- Saturday: 12.5-mile relatively flat run
- Sunday: 40-mile road bike ride up Mt. Baldy Road to Mt. Baldy Village then down Glendora Ridge Road/Glendora Mountain Road here in SoCal, 4600+ft total elevation climb
- Monday: 7x15 air squats, 5x5 burpees, 1x10 narrow neutral grip pullups, 3x4 wide grip pullups, 15 minutes jump rope
That said, I'm primarily into running and cycling (both recreational/non-competitive), with powerlifting used as crosstraining to help compliment those activities.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
All,perfectly fine lifts, for you. Don't or try not to compare yourself to others especially if you aren't competing. So long as you have a goal and stick with it, that's all that matters. Welcome to the thread.
GamePnoy74
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Thank you Brolic! At the end of the day my only real goal is to simply keep my gut down, yo. =)
But I like food lol
cool thanks, I'll probably order that in the next few days. as for c halk.... yeah I'm just too lazy and never needed it. I still don't think I do but if I fail 405x5 one more time i'll probably invest.
mixed grip and beast mode
Hi FitGaf. So, I have been drinking coffee before my workouts for quite a while now and I was wondering if you all think this is an ok habit to have or if I should kick it. It really helps with my motivation to get up and going about my workout. But, if it's a bad habit to have or unhealthy I will definitely let it go. I was just wondering what your opinions were about this.
GamePnoy74
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Morning coffee all the time for me before I do my thing, yo.
And a motrin
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Nothing wrong with it, I've done it a couple times. The energy boost from caffeine is helpful. Only downside is to make sure you use the bathroom before you start your workout for obvious reasons.
I went with
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KGA1L6/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I'm getting close to ~200 lbs on my deadlift and my hands get really sweaty causing the bar to slip out. #ChalkScrub.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Attempted front squats for the first time. The movement is extremely awkward for me coming from doing years of regular high bar squats. I think I'll practice the movement on non squat days. For the time being unused kettle bells to simulate hand placement and movement. Sort of got used to it there. Kept feeling like I'm unbalanced when keeping my torso so vertical.
Psychotext
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There are a couple of us in here. You're not alone.
My OHP numbers are shit too... and my bench. I blame them on breaking both my collarbones when I was young.
Hmm..might go back to DLing in my Adipower WL shoes, after DLing in flats for four months (DL'd in Adipower for a few months before that). The starting position feels a lot better than when I was using Chuck Taylors or CF Lite TRs. Extra leg drive, but slightly tougher lockout.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
It's awkward period. That's pretty much the point. Also, if anyone gets into strongman, just realize EVERYTHING is awkward.
Caffeine is my favorite nootropic.
I'd give up pretty much anything before my morning black coffee. Black as midnight on a moonless night, please.
Regarding shoes, I bought a pair of these because Asics just works with my feet (crazy wide forefoot). Almost no cushion, but still feel plenty great for max incline walking on the treadmill.
I'd give up pretty much anything before my morning black coffee. Black as midnight on a moonless night, please.
Regarding shoes, I bought a pair of these because Asics just works with my feet (crazy wide forefoot). Almost no cushion, but still feel plenty great for max incline walking on the treadmill.
HappyHunting
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How do you know when you need a belt ? Im trying to figure out when to go pick one up.
Theres definately a difference with me.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
That's good to know that's the case. Felt out of my depth a bit when using a loaded bar. Even when I get the movement down, I know I'll have to work on wrist mobility or stick with the cross arm grip.
I love how they hit the upper back though. Plan on doing these for my high volume movement for BBB 531
That's the chalk I started with as well. Then I made my own liquid chalk and I'm now a lifer with that. It is glorious.
Need is a strong word. I didn't need the belt, but it helped make all my lifts easier. Win/win. You really feel like your abs are bracing against a wall and can get tighter. Its nice. I don't use it on my warm up sets, just the working sets.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Every time I go heavy on them I feel like I'm about to black out. It's definitely awkward
Arrowgigantic
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People can squat pretty heavy without a belt. Search for "squat no belt" on YouTube.
You need a belt when your core strength is limiting how much you can squat or DL and it's not because you've been neglecting core strength assistance exercises. You probably don't need a belt.
You don't lift because you enjoy them, breh. Learn to love the pain.
FallingEdge
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What are you doing for legs? You don't have to do squats but you have to do something for legs.
You might end up with a chick leg booty.
blah. I hate doing legs. I've turned into such a total bro that way. I guess I'll deadlift mondays and squat thursdays. I don't really know any other good leg exercises other than lunge variations and front squats.
I love the pain from other lifts. I kind of suck at squatting imo tho.
I already have a pretty big butt. what's a chick leg booty? like skinny legs big butt?
FallingEdge
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Don't neglect your hamstrings. Learned that the hard way.
leg curls, lying leg curls, stiff legged deads, glute ham raises
as for non barbell squats you mentioned lunges. Can also do leg presses, hack squat, leg extentions, etc.
does squatting below parallel not hit your hamstrings? or conventional deads? and what about lunges? I mean, when I squat, I do lunges and lying hamstring curls afterwards, but the curls are done with like 20lbs because my ass and hams are cramping from the lunges and squats.
235 on bench done, really nice rep and felt great. 1s week going terrific. Oh and got off of the bench, and the lighting in the mirror was just right enough to see lines forming on my pecs, like those lines going from the middle line into the pec. I dunno what you call them, except I'll call them progress.
striations baby!! nice *brofist*
Werd, finally I know the name lol.
Ivan A Nguyen
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I want to like this, but I must be drinking it wrong. It burns my lips each time I try. Should I be trying iced coffee? What is the mystical secret to drinking black coffee?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Cross posted from strongmsn forum. Also, incorporating some 5/3/1 volume into my program already.
Weighed in at 230lbs this morning. 1 lb under comp weight, even with eating more. So gonna increase a bit more. Shoulder has been bothering me more lately, so did volume today.
Benchpress: 45lbsx10, 95x10, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5, 315x2, 275x5, 225x10.10.
Bench press was Superset band pull aparts and barbell rows
BPA: 20,20,20,20
BBR: 135x10, 225x5, 275x5,5,5,5, 225x5,5.
Dumbbell bench: 70lbs x10,10,9
Superset with barbell curls
65x15,15,15.
Shoukder actually felt fantastic when done.
Weighed in at 230lbs this morning. 1 lb under comp weight, even with eating more. So gonna increase a bit more. Shoulder has been bothering me more lately, so did volume today.
Benchpress: 45lbsx10, 95x10, 135x5, 185x5, 225x5, 275x5, 315x2, 275x5, 225x10.10.
Bench press was Superset band pull aparts and barbell rows
BPA: 20,20,20,20
BBR: 135x10, 225x5, 275x5,5,5,5, 225x5,5.
Dumbbell bench: 70lbs x10,10,9
Superset with barbell curls
65x15,15,15.
Shoukder actually felt fantastic when done.
1) 204 degree water for French Press
2) A French Press.
3) Burr Grinder, super important.
4) Quality beans. I've been drinking coffee since I was 12 (am now 31), cause it was the family business for awhile. Dad owned a Cafe and is a coffee freak. This is local for me, and my favorite I've ever had.
It's seriously a night and day difference. You're talking about a whole, oily, earthy drink of delicious black coffee with this. It's nothing like that acid water you get out of shit like crap drip makers or the worst, Keurig.
12 long months after initially injuring my bulging disc, and 6 months after dealing with tendonitis in my hip, I hit 305x3 on high bar squats to full depth. My form is better than ever and I feel great. My deadlift has been slower getting back to full strength but it's getting there.
You're suppersetting this close to competition? Trying to increase fitness a bit?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I've actually been super setting a lot before this, but yeah, I'm doing it to save time and increase work capacity.
Oh I never knew you did. Super sets are the best form of cardio you can do, in my opinion.
Will you be taking video of your comp??
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Wife will be there recording both.
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